Tracer

Artist Information

Biography

Hailing from Adelaide, South Australia, Tracer is a sonic sledgehammer of sound, steeped in epic guitars, thunderous riffs and raw, uncompromising vocals. Their Australian blend of 90’s stoner and 70’s classic rock continues to win over crowds worldwide.

Tracer has captured the excitement and adrenalin rush of rock’n’roll. Tracer’s sound embodies the same raw dynamics and edge to that of Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Queens of the Stone Age and Black Sabbath.

This year saw Tracer complete their fourth successful European tour, headlining a string of dates in the UK before heading over to the mainland for eight weeks for supports slots with Black Label Society, Gojira and Triggerfinger, Tracer also had the honour of opening the mainstage at the 2012 Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium.

With the release of Spaces in Between, Tracer has attracted rave reviews and interviews in Classic Rock (New Band of the Month), Total Guitar, Rock Sound, Guitarist, Fireworks and Powerplay. Their video for Too Much has attracted over 80,000 hits on YouTube. In the tradition of three-piece rock bands like Nirvana and Motorhead, Tracer’s sound is the audio equivalent to a Tarantino film set inside the eye of a hurricane.

When Tracer supported Royal Republic on their 2011 European tour, it soon became evident that Tracer was the band to watch. When the UK’s premiere classic rock radio station, Planet Rock started playing the band’s rock anthem Too Much in 2012, listeners responded with Tracer's first UK headline show in London attracting a capacity crowd on opening night.

Rising from the ashes of blues prodigy band The Brown Brothers in 2004, Michael (vocals, guitar) and Leigh Brown (vocals, bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to form Tracer.

Following a debut European tour in late 2009, Tracer returned overseas in September 2010 to take a coveted showcase slot at Germany’s PopKomm Music Conference in Berlin. The band embarked on a string of dates throughout Germany, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK, taking time off only to sign a record deal with Cool Green Recordings, a sub label of the Mascot Label Group.

Upon returning to Adelaide, the band headed straight into the studio, and recorded what was to be their debut album, Spaces In Between, released October 2011.

Instrumentation

Michael Brown - Vocals, Guitar
Andre Wise - Drums
Leigh Brown - Vocals, Bass

Discography

Tracer – Into The Night (2007)
Featuring:
1. Son of a Gun
2. Into The Night
3. Walk Alone

Tracer – L.A.? (2009)
Featuring:
1. End of the Samurai
2. Don't Forget My Name
3. Wrecking Ball
4. Get Free
5. All Look The Same
6. Such a Waste
7. Sleep By The Fire

Tracer - Spaces In Between (2011)
Featuring:
Track Listing
1. Too Much
2. Push
3. Walk Alone
4. Louder Than This
5. Devil Ride
6. The Bitch
7. Voice In The Rain
8. Spaces In Between
9. Dead Inside
10. Save My Breath
11. All In My Head
12. Won’t Let It Die (Run Mary)

Official Website

http://www.tracer-band.com

Links

• Facebook
• MySpace
• Twitter
• U Tube
• Band Camp

Audio

• Too Much
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• Devil Ride
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• Wrecking Ball
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Video

Photo Gallery

Press

• Australian power rock trio TRACER kick off their first nationwide headline UK tour at London’s Islington O2 Academy on Tuesday 24th April. [+ Show ]
  

  Due to popular demand, Australian power rock trio “TRACER” kick off their first nationwide headline ...Due to popular demand, Australian power rock trio “TRACER” kick off their first nationwide headline UK tour at London’s Islington O2 Academy on Tuesday 24th April.
  
  Planet Rock (www.planetrock.com) will start a 48-hour ticket pre-sale for Planet Rock listeners from Wednesday 1st February at 9am. www.ents24.com will start their 24-hour pre-sale on Thursday 2nd February. Tickets will then go on sale to the general public from 10am on Friday 3rd February via the 24 hour box office: 0844 478 0898 and www.thegigcartel.com.
  
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  TRACER - "SPACES IN BETWEEN"
  APRIL 2012 UK TOUR
  24 Hour Box Office – 0844 478 0898
  www.thegigcartel.com
  
  Tuesday 24th April 2012
  Islington O2 Academy 1, London
  £9.00 advance / £11.00 door
  0844 477 2000
  www.o2academyislington.co.uk
  N1 Centre, 16 Parkfield Street, Islington, London, N1 0PS
  
  Wednesday 25th April 2012
  The Tunnels, Bristol
  £8.00 advance / £10.00 door
  0845 605 0255
  www.thetunnelsbristol.co.uk
  Arches 31-32, Lower Station Approach Road, Bristol, BS1 6Q
  
  Thursday 26th April 2012
  Manchester Academy 3
  £8.00 advance / £10.00 door
  0161 275 4278
  www.manchesteracademy.net
  Oxford Road, Manchester,
  Lancashire, M13 9PQ
  
  Friday 27th April 2012
  The Duchess, York
  £8.00 advance / £10.00 door
  01904 641 413
  http://theduchessyork.co.uk
  Stonebow House, The Stonebow, York, YO1 7NP
  
  Saturday 28th April 2012
  The Plug, Sheffield
  £8.00 advance / £10.00 door
  0114 241 3040
  www.the-plug.com
  14-16 Matilda Street, Sheffield, S1 4QD
  
  Tracer was recently voted third place in Planet Rock’s “Best New Band” listeners’ poll. Over the past four months Planet Rock has played the singles Too Muchand Devil Ride, two songs taken from Tracer’s debut critically acclaimed album Spaces In Between.
  
  Tracer has captured the excitement and adrenalin rush of rock ’n’ roll. Tracer's sound embodies the same raw dynamics and edge to that of Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Queens of the Stone Age and Black Sabbath.
  
  With the release of Spaces in Between, Tracer has attracted rave reviews and interviews in Classic Rock (New Band of the Month), Total Guitar, Rock Sound, Guitarist, Fireworks and Powerplay. Their video for Too Much has attracted over 50,000 hits on YouTube.
  
  In the tradition of three-piece rock bands like Rush and Muse, Tracer’s sound is the audio equivalent to Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now set inside the eye of a hurricane.
  
  Hailing from Adelaide, South Australia, Tracer embrace a sonic sledgehammer sound steeped in epic guitars, thunderous riffs and raw, uncompromising vocals. Their Australian blend of 90’s stoner and 70’s classic rock continues to win them new fans.
  
  When Tracer supported Royal Republic on their 2011 European tour, it soon became evident that Tracer was the band to watch. When the UK’s premiere classic rock radio station, Planet Rock, started playing the band’s rock anthem Too Much, listeners responded, and posted messages on the Too Much YouTube video wall by saying, “Planet Rock brought me here.”
  
  Rising from the ashes of blues prodigy band The Brown Brothers in 2004, Michael (vocals, guitar) and Leigh Brown (vocals, bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to form Tracer.
  
  The following years have seen the trio find success with two independent releases; two international tours, including support slots for Little Red, Children Collide, The John Steel Singers and Cassette Kids.
  
  Following a successful debut European tour in late 2009, Tracer returned overseas in September 2010 to take a coveted showcase slot at Germany’s PopKomm Music Conference in Berlin. The band then set off on a string of dates throughout Germany, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK, taking time off only to sign a long term record deal with Cool Green Recordings, a sub label of the Mascot Label Group.
  
  Upon returning to Adelaide, the band headed straight into the studio, and recorded what was to be their debut album, released in October 2011. Entitled “Spaces In Between,” the album includes 12 in-your-face songs that will blow your head off.
  
  TRACER - OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
  
  With a sound reminiscent of 90's grunge/stoner rock mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70's classic rock, Tracer is a driving, sonic sledgehammer of massive guitars, clever hooks and raw uncompromising vocals. Forming out of the ashes of blues prodigy band The Brown Brothers in 2004, Michael (Vocals and guitar) and Leigh Brown (Vocals and Bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to make Tracer. With 2 independent releases, 2 international tours and now a record contract under their belt, Tracer is a band that takes every little chance, every crazy idea, and commits everything they have to it.
  
  During 2008 and 2009 Tracer took on an extensive touring schedule with multiple trips to Melbourne, a swag of successful Adelaide shows including a capacity crowd at the Australian album launch for their second critically acclaimed mini-album “L.A.?”
  
  2009 also saw the band share the stage with Little Red, Children Collide, The John Steel Singers and Cassette Kids among others. In late 2009 Tracer set off and toured Europe for three and a half months taking in Germany, the Netherlands, U.K., Denmark, Switzerland and Czech. Tracer also toured as part of The Great Australian Wave (as a showcase at PopKomm in Germany).
  
  Upon returning from Europe the band got busy writing new songs and developing their live show. Demand from overseas led the band to recording 3 new songs to compliment the release of ‘L.A.?’ in Europe. ‘L.A.?’ was met with countless praising reviews in German magazines and an expression of interest from Mascot Records in the Netherlands. Due to the success of the 2009 European tour and an increasing demand from overseas, Tracer played Europe once more with a showcase performance at Germany’s new format PopKomm Music Conference in Berlin. From this performance the band set off on a string of dates throughout Germany, Czech, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK.
  
  The band released their debut LP via Mascot’s Cool Green Recordings on October 3rd 2011. Following the release of the album, the band toured the UK and Europe as support to Royal Republic.
  
  In 2011, their single “Too Much” was A-listed on Planet Rock Radio in the UK for three months. The band generated over 50,000 views for their Too Much video on YouTube. In December 2011, Planet Rock started A-listing Tracer’s second single “Devil Ride”.
  
  Due to popular demand, Tracer will return to the UK and Europe for their first headline tour in April 2012.
  
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  www.tracer-band.com
  
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  For further info, music and interview opportunities please contact:
  
  Peter Noble & Will Taylor at Noble PR Consultancy
  2 Prospero Road, London, England, N19 4PL
  Tel: +44 (0) 207 272 7772
  E-mail: peter@noblepr.co.uk or will@noblepr.co.uk
  

• Tracer Announce April 2012 Headline UK Tour Dates [+ Show ]
  

  Tracer Announce April 2012 Headline UK Tour Dates Monday, 30 January 2012 Written by Jon Stickle...Tracer Announce April 2012 Headline UK Tour Dates
  
  Monday, 30 January 2012 Written by Jon Stickler
  Tracer Announce April 2012 Headline UK Tour Dates
  
  Due to popular demand, Australian power rock trio Tracer kick-off their first nationwide headline UK tour at London’s Islington O2 Academy on Tuesday 24th April.
  
  Planet Rock will start a 48-hour ticket pre-sale from Wednesday 1st February at 9am. Tracer Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday 3rd February.
  
  Tracer 2012 UK Tour Dates are as follows:
  
  Apr 24th - Islington O2 Academy 2, London
  Apr 25th - The Tunnels, Bristol
  Apr 26th - Manchester Academy 3
  Apr 27th - The Duchess, York
  Apr 28th - The Plug, Sheffield
  
  Click Here to Compare & Buy Tracer Tickets
  
  Tracer was recently voted third place in Planet Rock’s “Best New Band” listeners’ poll. Over the past four months the station has played the singles 'Too Much' and 'Devil Ride', both taken from Tracer’s debut critically acclaimed album 'Spaces In Between'. The upcoming UK headline tour follows Tracer’s 2011 tour supporting Royal Republic.
  
  Tracer's sound embodies the same raw dynamics and edge to that of Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Queens of the Stone Age and Black Sabbath. Classic Rock magazine recently deemed them “New Band of the Month”, while Total Guitar, Rock Sound, Guitarist, Fireworks and Powerplay awarded the debut 4 stars.

• Tracer 2011/12 Magazine Quotes [+ Show ]
  

  TRACER MAGAZINE QUOTES “As one Australian grunge power trip slip away into the night, here’s...
  TRACER
  
  MAGAZINE QUOTES
  
  “As one Australian grunge power trip slip away into the night, here’s another to pick up
  the baton. Silverchair may have called it a day, but Tracer’s album ‘Spaces In Between’
  suggests another unit-shifting Aussie export has arrived.” – Rhythm Magazine
  
  “Riff heavy blues done Aussie power trio style with hairy bollocks the size of wrecking balls.
  If the Answer was banged up by Monster Magnet, this is what the result would probably
  sound like.” – Powerplay Magazine
  
  “Tracer’s taken the power blues rock format, shot it through with a huge dose of Aussie
  bollocks and cranked the whole lot right up. Spaces in Between is loud, tough and gritty with
  a youthful spark that harks back to the Led Zep and Trapeze.” – Powerplay Magazine
  
  “There may be rawer, spikier specimens of the genre knocking about but ‘Spaces In
  Between’ is such a heavy slab of bluesy hard rock that if you dropped it in Seven Oaks it
  would give the Chinese premier a bit of a shock as he was sitting in Peking having a shit.”
  - Powerplay Magazine
  
  “Tracer utilise the elements of guitar, bass and drums to fuel a freight train of sound that
  recalls grunge giants such as Soundgarden, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin.”
  – Guitarist Magazine
  
  “Tracer have this incredible knack of morphing the blues into high voltage rock’n’roll.”
  – Classic Rock Magazine
  
  “Tracer’s forceful and righteous blend of hip-swinging 70s and 90s hard rock influences
  includes Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Soundgarden and Kyuss.” – Classic Rock Magazine
  
  “Tracer takes cues from the heavier end of Josh Homme’s spectrum, the latter feeling like
  him jamming with Led Zeppelin.” – Total Guitar Magazine
  
  “Tracer crams Queens of the Stone Age’s jagged-edged licks and Soundgarden’s urgency
  into a riff-packed, classic rock-coated 50 minutes.” – Total Guitar Magazine
  
  “With the punkish aggression of the Butthole Surfers and the classic rock attitude of
  Wolfmother, their musical DNA is grunge crossed with Deep Purple.”
  – 4 Stars, Total Guitar Magazine
  
  “The snakey, wah-scorched solo of hard-slamming opener ‘Too Much’ calls both Blackmore
  and Pearl Jam to mind, while the swagger of ‘Push’s’ verse riff has the elaborate pomp of a
  lost Zep number.” – 4 Stars, Total Guitar Magazine
  
  “Australian rockers, Tracer, mix musical styles including retro hard rock, thick stoner
  grooves and even a sprinkling of southern rock to create this impressive debut, and some
  comparisons that come to mind include Led Zeppelin, Queens of the Stone Age and Velvet
  Revolver.” – 8/10 Classic Rock Magazine
  
  “Tracer commands a blend of styles specialising in big hard rock riffs paired with powerful,
  catchy choruses and raw, gritty vocals, with a strong influence of blues throughout.”
  – 8/10 Classic Rock Magazine
  
  “There seems a big buzz surrounding this band. They’ve got a retro seventies and
  contemporary sound with plenty of riffs, bags of confidence and a strong set of songs, all
  produced with vitality and clarity.” – Fireworks Magazine
  
  “Tracer’s album, Spaces In Between, blasts off with ‘Too Much’, a thunderous riff driven
  beast with plenty of fuzz, fire, energy, and, better still, high calibre distinctive vocals from
  Michael Brown.” – Fireworks Magazine
  
  “Tracer’s Chris Cornell-styled vocals layered atop noticeably cosmic guitar work are
  reminiscent Hermano at their sun-kissed best. Far less sludgy than Kyuss or Orange
  Goblin.” – Rock Sound Magazine
  
  “Spaces in Between is an incredibly heavy affair... Tracer injects an edge to traditional
  rock and roll. The sheer intensity of Tracer is a real surprise. Tracer are touring the more
  intimate venues of England. You get the feeling that’s about to change...”
  – Classic Rock Society Magazine
  

• Tracer - Spaces In Between Tour UK Press Release [+ Show ]
  

  UK RELEASE - 3rd OCTOBER 2011 With a sound reminiscent of 90’s grunge/stoner rock mixed with the ev...UK RELEASE - 3rd OCTOBER 2011
  With a sound reminiscent of 90’s grunge/stoner rock mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70’s classic rock, Tracer is a driving, sonic sledgehammer of sounds
  
  Cool Green Recordings is pleased to announce the October 3rd UK release of the new album “Spaces In Between” from the southern Australian desert rockers ‘Tracer’.
  
  Tracer's music video for "Too Much"
  
  If Robert Plant and Jimi Hendrix made love to the sounds of Audioslave, they’d probably sound similar to the likes of Tracer. Based in Adelaide, South Australia, the trio embodies a sonic sledgehammer sound steeped in epic guitars, clever hooks and raw, uncompromising vocals. Tracer’s unique blend of 90’s stoner and 70’s classic rock is winning them over new fans, and landed them with an international record deal.
  
  Rising from the ashes of blues prodigy band The Brown Brothers in 2004, Michael (vocals, guitar) and Leigh Brown (vocals, bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to form Tracer.
  
  The following years have seen the trio find success with two independent releases; two international tours, including support slots for Little Red, Children Collide, The John Steel Singers and Cassette Kids; and most recently, a record contract with highly respected Dutch label Mascot Records.
  
  Following their successful debut European tour in late 2009, Tracer returned overseas in September 2010 to take a coveted showcase slot at Germany’s PopKomm Music Conference in Berlin. The band then set off on a string of dates throughout Germany, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK, taking time off only to sign a long term record deal with Cool Green Recordings, a sub label of Mascot.
  
  Tracer - Spaces In Between
  
  Upon returning to Adelaide, the band headed straight into the studio, and recorded what is to be their forthcoming album to be released in October 2011. Entitled “Spaces In Between,” the new album includes 12 in-your-face songs that will stick in your head for days, weeks and years to come.
  
  The band will support the release of the new album by undertaking a nationwide UK tour supporting Royal Republic in October 2011.
  
  TRACER
  on tour with ROYAL REPUBLIC
  
  Tracer are excited to announce their third European Tour, as the main support for action-rock, Swedish band, Royal Republic.
  
  The band will play a series of warm-up shows before joining Royal Republic for the second half of their “We Are The Royal” Tour, taking on 24 dates through France, UK, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden.
  
  With venue capacities up to and above 500, the tour is a huge step-up for Tracer in Europe. To tour with such a cool band as Royal Republic, this will be a massive rock ’n roll party every night for the bands and fans alike.
  
  The tour will also coincide with the European release of Tracer’s debut LP “Spaces In Between” on October 3 2011 on Dutch label, Cool Green Recordings. The album has been an absolute mission to make, but the end result is something that truly captures the excitement and balls-to-the-wall sound of Tracer. It will be great to give something back to all of you, our fans.
  
  Keep an eye out for Tracer’s video clip for first single “Too Much” later this month.
  
  UK TOUR DATES 2011
  
  Monday 24th October 2011
  CORPORATION, SHEFFIELD
  Tickets: £10.00 / Box Office: 0871 472 0400 / Doors: 7pm
  Venue Box Office: 0114 276 0262
  Book Online: www.seetickets.com
  Venue Address: Trafalgar Court, 2 Milton St, Sheffield S1 4JU
  
  Tuesday 25th October 2011
  THE WELL, LEEDS
  Tickets: £6.00 / Box Office: 0113 244 0474 / Doors: 7pm
  Book Online: www.seetickets.com
  Venue Page: www.thewellleeds.com
  Venue Email: info@thewellleeds.com
  Venue Address: Chorley Lane. Leeds LS3 1AB
  Venue Website: www.thewellleeds.com
  
  Wednesday 26th October 2011
  KING TUT’S, GLASGOW
  Tickets: £6.00 / 0141 221 5279/ Doors: 8:30pm
  Book Online: www.ticketmaster.co.uk
  General Enquiries: 0141 221 5279
  Venue Email: info@kingtuts.co.uk
  272 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5RL
  Venue Website: www.kingtuts.co.uk
  
  Thursday 27th October 2011
  O2 ACADEMY 2 NEWCASTLE
  Tickets: £6.00 / Box Office: 0844 477 2000 / Doors: 7pm
  Book Online: www.ticketweb.co.uk
  Book Online: www.seetickets.com
  Venue Email: mail@o2academynewcastle.co.uk
  Westgate Road, Newcastle, United Kingdom, NE1 1SW
  Venue Website: www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk
  
  Friday 28th October 2011
  ROADHOUSE, MANCHESTER
  Tickets: £6.50 / Box Office: 0844 888 4420 / Doors: 6pm
  General Enquiries: 0161 237 9789
  Book Online: www.ticketline.co.uk
  Book Online: www.ticketmaster.co.uk
  Book Online: www.seetickets.com
  8 Newton Street, Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2AN
  Venue Website: www.theroadhouselive.co.uk
  
  Saturday 29th October 2011
  NOTTINGHAM ROCK CITY
  Tickets: £6.00 / Box Office: 0845 413 4444 / Doors: 7pm
  General Enquiries: 0115 950 6547
  Book Online: www.rock-city.co.uk
  8 Talbot Street, Nottingham, NG1 5GG
  Venue Website: www.rock-city.co.uk
  
  Monday 31st October 2011
  THE COOLER, BRISTOL
  Tickets: £6.00 / Box Office: 0117 9 450 999 / Doors: 7:30
  Book Online: www.gigantic.com
  Book Online: www.seetickets.com
  General Enquiries: 0117 9450 999
  Venue Email: ian@clubcooler.com
  48 Parker Street, Bristol, BS1 5JG
  Venue Website: www.clubcooler.com
  
  Tuesday 1st November 2011
  WOLVERHAMPTON, SLADE ROOMS
  Tickets: £6.00 / Box Office: 0870 320 7000 / Doors: 7pm
  Book Online: www.wolvescivic.co.uk
  General Enquiries: 01902 552122
  Booking Office Email: boxoffice@wolvescivic.co.uk
  Broad Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1HP
  Venue Website: www.wolvescivic.co.uk
  
  Wednesday 2nd November 2011
  THE JOINERS, SOUTHAMPTON
  Tickets in advance: £6.00 / Tickets at door: £8pm
  Box Office: 02380 225 612 / Doors: 7:30
  Book Online: www.joinerslive.co.uk
  Book Online: www.seetickets.com
  Venue Email: info@joinerslive.co.uk
  141 St Mary’s Street, Southampton, SO14 1NS
  Venue Website: www.joinerslive.co.uk
  
  Thursday 3rd November 2011
  THE UNDERWORLD, LONDON
  Tickets: £6:00 / Box Office: 0207 482 1932 / Doors: 7:30
  Book Online: www.ticketweb.co.uk
  General Enquiries: 0207 482 1932
  Venue Email: contact@theunderworldcamden.co.uk
  174 Camden High Street, London, NW1 0NE
  Venue Website: www.theunderworldcamden.co.uk
  
  TRACER - BIOGRAPHY
  
  With a sound reminiscent of 90's grunge/stoner rock mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70's classic rock, Tracer is a driving, sonic sledgehammer of massive guitars, clever hooks and raw uncompromising vocals. Forming out of the ashes of blues prodigy band The Brown Brothers in 2004, Michael (Vocals and guitar) and Leigh Brown (Vocals and Bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to make Tracer. With 2 independent releases, 2 international tours and now a record contract under their belt, Tracer is a band that takes every little chance, every crazy idea, and commits everything they have to it.
  
  During 2008 and 2009 Tracer took on an extensive touring schedule with multiple trips to Melbourne, a swag of successful Adelaide shows including a capacity crowd at the Australian album launch for their second critically acclaimed mini-album “L.A.?”
  2009 also saw the band share the stage with Little Red, Children Collide, The John Steel Singers and Cassette Kids among others. In late 2009 Tracer set off and toured Europe for three and a half months taking in Germany, the Netherlands, U.K., Denmark, Switzerland and Czech. Tracer also toured as part of The Great Australian Wave (as a showcase at PopKomm in Germany).
  
  Upon returning from Europe the band got busy writing new songs and developing their live show. Demand from overseas led the band to recording 3 new songs to compliment the release of ‘L.A.?’ in Europe. ‘L.A.?’ was met with countless praising reviews in German magazines and an expression of interest from Mascot Records in the Netherlands. Due to the success of the 2009 European tour and an increasing demand from overseas, Tracer played Europe once more with a showcase performance at Germany’s new format PopKomm Music Conference in Berlin. From this performance the band set off on a string of dates throughout Germany, Czech, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK.
  
  The band recently finished recording their debut LP to be released on Mascot’s Cool Green Recordings on October 3rd 2011 which will be followed by another international tour.
  
  For album review copies, interview opportunities and further info please contact:
  
  Peter Noble & Will Taylor at Noble PR Consultancy
  2 Prospero Road, London, England, N19 4PL
  Tel: +44 (0) 207 272 7772
  E-mail: peter@noblepr.co.uk or will@noblepr.co.uk
  
  

• Clipsal 500 Bands on Track [+ Show ]
  

  Bands On Track MEDIA RELEASE For immediate release Monday 6 February For further information: ...Bands On Track
  MEDIA RELEASE
  For immediate release
  Monday 6 February
  
  For further information:
  Daniel Randell, General Manager Music SA
  Mobile: 0411 022 516 / Email: daniel@musichouse.org.au
  
  Bands On Track Thursday Concert at Clipsal 500 Adelaide FREE courtesy of Music SA, Radio Nova and Rip It Up Magazine
  
  The Sundance Kids (photo)
  
  
  Download Media Release as a PDF
  
  In huge breaking news, a special sponsorship by Music SA, Nova 919, and Rip It Up Magazine will provide concert fans FREE entry to the SA Bands On Track concert on the first day of the Clipsal 500 Adelaide (March 1) as part of the Adelaide Casino LIVELARGE Concert series.
  
  Clipsal 500 Adelaide Chief Executive Mark Warren says he is ‘stoked’ about the arrangement that will allow concert lovers access the circuit free via a coupon available on the radio station Nova and Music SA websites and in editions of Rip It Up Magazine.
  
  Fans coming in from 5.30pm will be able to catch some of the V8 Utes and Touring Car Masters track action before the concert starts, but those wanting a full day of racing excitement and entertainment plus the concert can purchase a normal Thursday ticket for just $39.
  
  “This is a giant promotion for our partners (Music SA, Nova, and Rip It Up) and we are delighted they have made it possible for everyone to see Thursday’s Bands On Track concert free of charge. Entry to the circuit after 5.30pm on March 1 is free with a coupon from the sponsors. I believe Rip It Up will have some magazines at the gates, just in case anyone forgets!” he said.
  
  In association with today’s big free offer, Daniel Randell, General Manager Music SA has announced the five South Australian acts that will perform on the Clipsal 500 Concert Stage Thursday night. They are The Sundance Kids, Messrs, The Beards, Tracer and Secrets In Scale, ably supported by Adelaide’s best alternative club DJ - DJ Ian (POP!, BANG!, CRANK).
  
  Music SA General Manager Daniel Randell said “Bands On Track provides a unique opportunity for great SA bands to perform at the Clipsal 500 Adelaide. We have programmed an outstanding group of bands to perform at the Thursday night concert, and with today’s announcement of free entry to the circuit after 5.30pm - everybody can come in and enjoy the best live acts SA has to offer!”
  
  Pick up a voucher for FREE trackside entry for you and a mate in Rip It Up Magazine out Thursday February 23 & March 1. You can also download the voucher from the Nova 919 or the Music SA website.
  
  BANDS ON TRACK THURSDAY CONCERT LINEUP
  
  The Sundance Kids
  The Sundance Kids debut album “Fall Into Place,” spawned the three radio hits ‘Solutions’, ‘Drive Away” and ‘Burn So Bright.’ It also gave them the opportunity to tour this country far and wide across 2010.
  
  After the success of their debut album, The Sundance Kids took some time off before embarking on the daunting task of writing the follow up album. Luke Zecchin, Lead guitarist explains…
  
  “The last 18 months have been a totally creative process for us. We have written a stack of new material, which we have whittled down to about 12 songs. We have worked with an International Producer and whilst the new stuff definitely has the ‘Sundance’ signature, we’ve grown as a band and as writers so there is a progression in the sound. We’re really happy with what we’ve decided to put on this record. “
  
  The new album was recorded at Chapel Lane Studios in Adelaide across the back end of 2011 and is being mixed at Air Studios in London. The first single is tentatively aligned with their headlining Clipsal performance and the album is due around August/September.
  
  Messrs
  Combining indie rock and dance punk with intricate guitars and multi layered washes of synth, Adelaide five piece Messrs (formerly The Touch) have spent the past couple of years refining their sound and honing their live talents on stage supporting artists like Phoenix, Ladyhawke, Kele (Bloc Party), Miami Horror, DZ Deathrays and Children Collide.
  
  Setting an expectation of high energy and an engaging live show at festivals Big Day Out, One Movement and Fuse - it was a demo of their new single ‘Everyone Knows’, which caught the ear of Great Escape Festival Director Jon Mclldowie, who hand-picked the band toplay the UK festival.
  
  Messrs made their debut under the new name at this year’s Parklife Festival.
  
  The Beards
  The concept of The Beards is simple: A folk-rock band that exclusively perform songs about just one subject: Beards.
  
  Forming in 2005 to perform one show only in their hometown of Adelaide, South Australia, The Beards soon found their truly unique concept in hot demand and were booked to play more shows. Rising to the challenge, the quartet continued to grow their beards longer and longer, and continued to write more and more songs about beards.
  
  As they played around town, word spread, and their fan base grew. By 2007, the band enjoyed a local cult following. But this was just the beginning. The advent of online social networking led to a global fan base, and in 2009, the band travelled all the way to Alaska to perform at the opening ceremony of the World Beard & Moustache Championships.
  
  Since then, the band has gone on to tour Australia, produce a hugely successful film clip for their song If Your Dad Doesn’t Have a Beard You’ve Got Two Mums; extensively toured Australia, released a live DVD and two studio albums – with a third on the way (to be released early 2012).
  
  Tracer
  Proudly based in Adelaide, South Australia, Tracer is a celebration of epic guitars, clever hooks and raw uncompromising vocals. Their driving, sonic sledgehammer is reminiscent of the best 90’s grunge/stoner rock mixed with the bravado of 70’s classic rock.
  
  Tracer’s balls-to-the-wall approach to their music and performance is winning over new fans around the world, which recently landed them an international record deal with Cool Green Recordings.
  
  Returning to Adelaide after their second European tour, Tracer headed straight into the studio, armed with a collection of their most kick-ass songs, to record their introduction to the world stage. Entitled ‘Spaces In Between’, the band’s debut album includes 12 in-your-face songs recorded with the same boldness in creativity and expansive sound audiences have come to expect from Tracer. The first single and opening track “Too Much” is a great example of Tracer’s unrelenting, bulldozer sound.
  
  Secrets In Scale
  Brothers David and John McGuire perform a unique brand of progressive rock. The past 18 months have seen the boys travel around the country on more than a few occasions, touring with The Getaway Plan and Closure in Moscow, and receiving rave reviews for their live performances.
  
  Secrets In Scale have been handpicked to support a number of Australia’s best rock acts including Birds of Tokyo, Dead Letter Circus, Trial Kennedy and Something With Numbers.
  
  Not wanting to keep eager fans waiting too long for a taste of their debut album, ‘Desert Mouth’ (forged alongside U.S. Producer Kris Crummett – Dance Gavin Dance, Closure in Moscow), Secrets in Scale have released a precursor to the album, dubbed the ‘DMT Mixtape’. It features a different mix of four tracks that will be on the album and is available for free download through the band’s website secretsinscale.com.
  
  DJ Ian
  The mastermind behind some of the most legendary indie and alternative nightclubs (POP!, BANG! and CRANK!) DJ IAN is renowned for his eclectic mix of styles and genres.
  
  Combining a vast knowledge of, and great love for, a huge range of musical styles he has shared stages with Henry Rollins, Midnight Oil, Placebo, You Am I, Spiderbait, Living End, Incubus, Billy Thorpe, The Buzzcocks and Keanu Reeves (true story!).
  
  With a career spanning over twenty years DJ Ian’s sets can combine indie, metal, cheesy pop, ska, Motown, booty shakers, funk, hip hop and much more.
  
  
  For further information:
  Daniel Randell, General Manager Music SA
  Mobile: 0411 022 516 / Email: daniel@musichouse.org.au
  

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  3) TRACER Australian three-piece Tracer are the latest in a long line of outstanding hard rock ba...3) TRACER
  
  Australian three-piece Tracer are the latest in a long line of outstanding hard rock bands from Down Under (e.g. Airbourne, Wolfmother and a little band called AC/DC), but their sound is more firmly rooted in the stoner rock of bands such as Kyuss or east coast US circa 1990. They are heavy, loud and exceptional live. Undoubtedly one to watch in the coming months.

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  Listening to Tracer’s excellent ‘spaces in between’ you can’t help but feel that the press release w...Listening to Tracer’s excellent ‘spaces in between’ you can’t help but feel that the press release was misrepresenting the band a touch with the whole ‘grunge’ tag. Now don’t get me wrong – I love grunge, it’s just that what you have here is closer to the classic hard rock of, say, Velvet Revolver than the punkish, downbeat misery of Nirvana, Tad or Mudhoney. Indeed, in its list of comparisons the press-sheet offers up Audioslave – hardly a grunge band despite the presence of Chris Cornell – and a more fitting description might be Queens of the Stone Age covering Led Zeppelin (so that’ll be Them Crooked Vultures then??!!) given the arid nature of the guitars and the soulful roar of the vocals.
  
  A three piece hailing from Australia, Tracer have actually been hard at it since 2004, releasing two indie releases before finally finding a well-deserved home Cool Green Recordings (a sub-division of the mighty Mascot records). However, as hard a slog as it must have been for the group, the result is music that is well honed but with a strongly defined identity that has come from the years of touring and recording together, and the twelve tracks on offer bristle with blues-infused energy and the hedonistic spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Take opening cut ‘too much’, which is apparently to be released as a video later this month, pared down to a satisfyingly chunky hard rock riff, gravel throated vocals via the Glenn Hughes school of singing and a decent rhythm driven by the pile-driving drums, it’s the sort of revitalised classic-rock-style blast that have had audiences in thrall to Black Country Communion in recent months whilst a Slash-style solo puts the track firmly at the harder end of the spectrum with Tracer clearly as familiar with Guns ‘n’ Roses as they are with the mighty Zeppelin and Purple. ‘Push’ meanwhile shows a more contemporary edge with a strong Queens of the stone age feel pumping through the sketchy guitar riffs and dry-as-bleached-bones vocal. ‘Walk alone’ takes a darker direction with heavy toms rolling away behind a pure blues vocal and a storming chorus that references Audioslave’s mighty ‘Cochise’.
  
  One of the many highlights on the record is the blues stomp of ‘louder than this’ which provides a stunning showcase for Michael Brown’s astonishing vocal talents before slowly building to be a monster track filled with fat, engaging riffs and throbbing bass. Putting pedal back to the metal, ‘devil ride’ has a nagging rhythm and a Zakk Wylde feel to it before ‘the bitch’ turns up the heat, referencing the fearsome might of Sabbath coupled with the quirky rhythms of a certain Mr Homme. It’s a great track that oddly recalls ‘no one knows’ as played by Tony Iommi. ‘Voice in the rain’ shows a more sensitive side to the band and also demonstrates a strong melodic bent that is both melodic and memorable – it’s the sort of song that would justifiably have appeared in the charts back when the charts represented real music – but it’s enough to know that it’s a great rock ballad which would not sound out of place on a Bad Company record. Following the stunning ‘voice in the rain’ the title track of the record heads back out into marginally heavier pastures with a bouncing bass line from Leigh Brown filling in the space left by the guitar on the verse while the chorus hits like a velvet boxing glove thanks to the heavy yet hypnotic riff unleashed by Michael. ‘Dead inside’ is equally powerful but better is the brilliant ‘save my breath’ which captures the band in full flight and which will undoubtedly light up the band’s live shows in October. Melodic, with a stunning vocal performance and beautifully phrased guitar work, it’s the sort of hard rock anthem that deserves to put Tracer firmly on the map. ‘All in my head’ is a softer moment – albeit with plenty of heavy guitar work in the chorus – that gives a nod to the Screaming Trees before the final track ‘won’t let it die (run Mary)’ rounds things out with a bluesy, smoky number that has atmosphere and attitude in equal measure.
  
  With a somewhat overcrowded market it takes something truly special to excel in the field of hard rock at the moment and Tracer have that something special in spades. In Michael Brown the band have a prodigious guitarist and a gutsy, talented singer, while the rhythm section of Leigh Brown and Andre Wise play no mere second fiddle– Andre’s percussion is solid and engaging throughout while Leigh’s bass lines and backing vocals offer plenty to the mix. Moreover this is very obviously a strong band effort from a group of musicians who have had time to travel and develop together making ‘spaces in between’ a strong, cohesive album with plenty to admire and no obvious flaws. Notably the band also produced the album, and it is clear that they understand clearly the sound their music deserves with the mix offering plenty of fire without one element ever over-powering another. To put it simply, if you enjoy engaging, classic-sounding hard rock with a strong contemporary edge and memorable songs then this excellent record is for you.
  

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  TRACER - Spaces In Between 3rd October on Cool Green Recordings / Mascot Label Review by Dan Bal...TRACER - Spaces In Between
  3rd October on Cool Green Recordings / Mascot Label
  
  Review by Dan Balchin
  
  Tracer hail from Australia and seem to have hit the ground running with their grunge inspired vocals and hard rock riffs from the vault of 70’s icons. It is unbelievable that this group are only a three piece, as from the offset the volume and power of their music is larger than life.
  
  ‘Too Much’ comes first on the album and pulls you inside the heart of Tracer, as you find yourself experiencing a band who have a remarkable ability to turn what some might consider simple patterns and licks, into something special. ‘Devil Ride’ and ‘The Bitch’ follow in close succession, with the latter capturing the youthful energy and spirit of a band who are out to make an impression on the world. Interestingly, listening to them makes it that I find myself not comparing them directly to artists of times gone by, because they have a unique delivery which allows them to stand away from the pack.
  
  The longest track on the album comes in the form of ‘Voice In The Rain’, which encompasses beautiful arrangements and a carefully considered balance of clean and distortion work equally. The grunge inspired vocals couldn’t be demonstrated more than on ‘Save My Breath’, where Chris Cornell would be given a run for his money by Tracer vocalist, Michael Brown.
  
  ‘Spaces In Between’ was immediately captivating. Do yourself a favour and discover this band now before they go global.
  
  8/10

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  Artist: Tracer Album: Spaces In Between Label: Cool Green Recordings Reviewer: Melissa Martinez ...Artist: Tracer
  Album: Spaces In Between
  Label: Cool Green Recordings
  Reviewer: Melissa Martinez
  Date: Sep 9, 2011
  
  In 2004, Michael (vocals and guitar) and Leigh Brown (vocals and bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to form Tracer. Although they aren’t a household name yet here in the States, with years of extensive touring in their homeland of Australia and Europe, Tracer is quickly becoming a band to keep your eye on. With the fast approaching release of their first major label album, the band gives listeners a mix of the 90’s Grunge sound and 70’s attitude.
  
  
  
  The Grunge sound isn’t done in the style of Nirvana with lyrics that are dark, but rather in a fresh way that leaves you with lyrics and hooks stuck in your head for quite some time after you’ve finished listening to it. Tracer also manages to deliver these catchy songs with an attitude that makes you sit up, pay attention, and realize that with the right exposure these guys will be on headlining tours soon with a fiercely loyal following.
  
  
  
  The twelve songs on the CD all have something unique about them that keep you from getting bored as you listen, and let’s face it, these days if you bore a listener chances are that you will never get them to listen to you again. Instead of following a tried and true cookie cutter formula, Tracer goes out on a limb again and again, and in a way that really works. While taking elements of the past they twist it and make it their own unique Rock sound.
  
  
  
  A couple of stand out tracks cry out to be mentioned. “Push” takes a driving rhythm, a guitar line that sticks, and some killer vocals and grabs your attention in a big way. I actually had thoughts of Them Crooked Vultures when I heard this. “Dead Inside” gives a look into the emotion that Michael has in his singing. The bass line in this is stellar, and it’s just one that stays with me. “Won’t Let It Die (Run Mary)” has a syncopated feel that takes the listener by surprise, especially when the guitar comes alive and completely changes the feel of the song.
  
  
  
  I know that for our US readers this disc may take a little work to find, but if you like the sounds of bands like Them Crooked Vultures or The Black Crowes it’s definitely worth seeking out.
  
  
  
  Track Listing
  
  Too Much
  
  Push
  
  Walk Alone
  
  Louder Than This
  
  Devil Ride
  
  The Bitch
  
  Voice in the Rain
  
  Spaces in Between
  
  Dead Inside
  
  Save My Breath
  
  All in My Head
  
  Won’t Let It Die (Run Mary)

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  Tracer is a glowing rocknroll trio from Adelaide, Australia. The band draw influences from stoner ro...Tracer is a glowing rocknroll trio from Adelaide, Australia. The band draw influences from stoner rock and grunge, where their 12 track debut long player "Spaces in between" can be described as a non compromising high octane rock affair. They put the pedal to the metal right from the start with the opener "Too much" and you dont get to catch your breath until the last track "Wont let it die" is over, frontman Michael Brown has a super strong voice and he reminds a lot of Chris Cornell. It´s an even album for fans of Audioslave, Monster Magnet and Red Halo. What I miss though, is a track that will work as a killer single on radio.

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  Stand Out Track: Spaces In Between Tracer release their new album ‘Spaces In Between’ on October 3r...Stand Out Track: Spaces In Between
  Tracer release their new album ‘Spaces In Between’ on October 3rd (UK release) on the Cool Green recordings label. The Australian desert rockers, who are based in Adelaide, comprise of brothers Michael and Leigh Brown and Andre Wise. They have had success with two previous independent releases, but ‘Spaces In Between’ will I feel launch Tracer to new heights.
  
  Tracer’s blend of 90’s stoner and 70’s classic rock is steeped in epic guitar sounds, clever hooks and raw, uncompromising vocals.
  
  I hope (and imagine) that Tracer can reproduce live on stage the intensity and passion and raw rock n roll that is so evident in this album. With the UK tour coming up I think we should all go and check out these Aussie contenders!
  
  “So what’s the album really like?” I hear you say. The album starts with ‘Too Much’ and a great start it is. A guitar riff straight from the 70’s classic-rock bible. A solid, constant rhythm throughout. A very catchy rock song, which is understandably the first single from the album.
  Check out the video below
  
  Track two; ‘Push’ has a more laid back feel. It still rocks, but in a groovier kinda way. If Jimi Hendrix and Paul Rodgers had a lovechild, it would sing like this!
  
  ‘Walk Alone’ continues the 70’s rock vibe. A solid drum beat throughout which has a simple yet traditional guitar riff over the top
  
  The fourth track, ‘Louder Than This’ is stoner rock at its finest. Distorted vocals over a solid pounding drum beat, with guitars turned to eleven. There is almost a Slade vibe to this song. I can imagine Noddy Holder belting this out in the 70’s.
  
  The next track ‘Devil Ride’ goes back to the rockier tempo of track one. Definitely the catchiest chorus on the album so far. I have a feeling that ‘Devil Ride’ might just be the next single.
  
  Track six is another thumping tune. ‘ The Bitch’ is the song which will get the crowd going wild in the mosh-pit, although they will still sing along to the chorus, with devil-horns flying high.
  
  The seventh track, ‘Voice In The Rain’ has a much slower pace than most on the album. The Paul Rodgers comparison to Michael Browns vocal is most evident here. A great performance.
  
  The album’s title track ‘Spaces In Between’ is the stand out track. The bass line complements the raw guitar sound and you find yourself singing along to ‘The Spaces In Between’ line of the chorus
  
  Track nine is ‘Dead Inside’. This starts slow and Bluesy, rocks in with screaming vocals and guitar solos, slows back down again then totally rocks out towards the end. A clever song, which highlights the bands musical talents.
  
  ‘Save My Breath’ is another pulsating rocker with some nice stop/start moments and even a little psychedelic middle eight!
  
  ‘All In My Head’, the eleventh track, is a mellow rocker with another catchy chorus.
  
  The album closes with ‘Won’t Let It Die (Run Mary)’. A shot of Bad Company, a dash of Led Zeppelin and topped up to the brim with Jimi Hendrix. Get the idea? A laid back song but with great guitar work, especially the solo. This will have you singing along by the end
  
  Reviewed by: Andy
  
  WebSite:
  www.tracer-band.com
  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tracer/20750412831
  http://www.myspace.com/traceronmyspace
  http://twitter.com/#!/tracerband
  http://www.youtube.com/user/TracerAUS

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  I have to say, i had to pick up the cd cover to make sure I had the right cd in the player, as the p...I have to say, i had to pick up the cd cover to make sure I had the right cd in the player, as the press release says “Tracer” fall into the “grunge” category, I totally disagree, they are more classic rock, certainly more like Velvet Revolver, than Nirvana.
  A three piece hailing from Australia, Tracer have been around since 2004, having released two indie recordings before finally getting this debut out on Cool Green Recordings.
  The first song “Too much” is a great rock track, in the classic sense, full of chunky guitars and a nice rhythm section too, this is now out on Youtube as a single, and there is a link to a free download of the song below.
  “Push” is up next, and this heads in a more “Queens of the stone/Stone temple pirates” direction, but its still a great rock song.
  By the time the 3nd song has finished “Walk alone” its beginning to become harder to label this band, as “Walk alone” is defo heading into stoner rock territory, a quirky guitar riff, overlaid with a stagnating rhythm guitar.
  “louder than this” is like sitting in a blues country bar, watching an old timer pluck away at his battered guitar, or is it ? There is very much a blues flavor going on here, the vocals of Michael Brown stand out here, really stand out, you get the feelings he’s just showing you that he can sing like this all the time, if he wanted to. A stunning track.
  Classic rock comes to the fore again on the next track ”Devils Ride”, yet the guitar part has a grunge feel to it, so were finally getting somewhere lol.
  “The bitch” has a nice slab of stoner rock going on, before we head into ‘Voice in the rain’, a sort of early Bad Company love song, sort off, its getting hard to pigeon hole this band, and that is what is going to set them apart in today’s crowded market.
  With 12 songs on this cd, that cover most of the rock/metal/stoner/classic genres, its hard to fault any song, what is going to be hard for the band, will their ability to please everybody, all the time, as we know that can’t happen.
  The future fans of “Tracer” will be fans of the band, and not the genre off music that they play, as its very varied, even the press release didn’t know which direction to go.
  So open your mind and ears, as this band bridge a lot of rock genres to bring you an album of outstanding musicianship, songwriting, tempered with a contemporary edge.
  A very rewarding 8/10.
  
  ‘Too Much’, described as an exploding fireball of kinetic stoner rock energy, is also available as a FREE MP3 download from Soundcloud HERE
  TRACER
  on tour with ROYAL REPUBLIC
  
  Tracer are excited to announce their third European Tour, as the main support for action-rock, Swedish band, Royal Republic.
  
  The band will play a series of warm-up shows before joining Royal Republic for the second half of their “We Are The Royal” Tour, taking on 24 dates through France, UK, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden.
  
  With venue capacities up to and above 500, the tour is a huge step-up for Tracer in Europe. To tour with such a cool band as Royal Republic, this will be a massive rock ’n roll party every night for the bands and fans alike.
  
  The tour will also coincide with the European release of Tracer’s debut LP “Spaces In Between” on October 3 2011 on Dutch label, Cool Green Recordings. The album has been an absolute mission to make, but the end result is something that truly captures the excitement and balls-to-the-wall sound of Tracer. It will be great to give something back to all of you, our fans.
  

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  I woke up today and found this album in my inbox. Read the band biography, and thought, “Oh well, an...I woke up today and found this album in my inbox. Read the band biography, and thought, “Oh well, another AC/DC Rose Tattoo sound alike Australian band”! Opened up the link to listen, with a small degree of reservation and, WTF!!!!!! Is there a mad scientist in Australia that has been mixing the D.N.A. of Velvet Revolver with Queens of The Stone Age? As well as adding bluesy, beer driven attitude in great measure? Well, if there is, he is onto a good thing. Tracer are most definitely the next big thing to explode from the shores of Oz.
  
  Grunge/Stoner rock at its best, from the lead track, Too Much, which is going to be the first single from the album, through to the last track, Wont Let it Die (Run Mary), you are taken on a 12 track ride that will not let you off without a fight
  
  With a sound reminiscent of 90's grunge/stoner rock mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70's classic rock, Tracer is a driving, sonic sledgehammer of massive guitars, clever hooks and raw uncompromising vocals. Forming out of the ashes of blues prodigy band The Brown Brothers in 2004, Michael (Vocals and guitar) and Leigh Brown (Vocals and Bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to make Tracer. With 2 independent releases, 2 international tours and now a record contract under their belt, Tracer is a band that takes every little chance, every crazy idea, and commits everything they have to it.
  
  During 2008 and 2009 Tracer took on an extensive touring schedule with multiple trips to Melbourne, a swag of successful Adelaide shows including a capacity crowd at the Australian album launch for their second critically acclaimed mini-album “L.A.?”
  2009 also saw the band share the stage with Little Red, Children Collide, The John Steel Singers and Cassette Kids among others. In late 2009 Tracer set off and toured Europe for three and a half months taking in Germany, the Netherlands, U.K., Denmark, Switzerland and Czech. Tracer also toured as part of The Great Australian Wave (as a showcase at PopKomm in Germany).
  
  Upon returning from Europe the band got busy writing new songs and developing their live show. Demand from overseas led the band to recording 3 new songs to compliment the release of ‘L.A.?’ in Europe. ‘L.A.?’ was met with countless praising reviews in German magazines and an expression of interest from Mascot Records in the Netherlands. Due to the success of the 2009 European tour and an increasing demand from overseas, Tracer played Europe once more with a showcase performance at Germany’s new format PopKomm Music Conference in Berlin. From this performance the band set off on a string of dates throughout Germany, Czech, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK.
  
  The band recently finished recording their debut LP to be released on Mascot’s Cool Green Recordings on October 3rd 2011 which will be followed by another international tour.
  
  
  
  You could almost imagine Tracer being at home in a bar playing their brand of stoner to a crowd of boozed up metal heads, and letting their music do the talking. From the opener, which is as best as you’ll ever hear in modern stoner/grunge music, through tracks that will either grab you by the throat with attitude, or have you looking into your beer glass with fond memories of the good times.
  
  The opening track Too Much is worthy of being described as “throat grabbing”. When it starts, you are drawn to the similaritys to Velvet Revolver, and Scott Weiland in his Stone Temple Pilot days. As I stated before, a worthy choice as the first single. You are then on a trip through 11 more tracks, each as good as your going to get from a young band, who sound like they have been around for years.
  
  As you listen to each track, you can hear plenty of influences from the afore mentioned Velvet Revolver, and, QOTSA. But that is where the similaritys end. Tracer bring their own brand of attitude and balls, which is rare nowadays in new bands, to each track. the problem I find with bands from Australia, is that they have the stigmata of being compared to AC/DC even before they have been heard. So it is refreshing to have a band like Tracer who, like Wolfmother, are bringing a whole new sound from Australia.
  
  So, if you like stoner/grunge in the vein of VR and QOTSA, then this album is a definate must for your collection.
  
  This gets a Pitbullian rating of 8/10.

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  Tracer is a rock band and they are hailing from Adelaide, South Australia. The band was formed by Mi...Tracer is a rock band and they are hailing from Adelaide, South Australia. The band was formed by Michael Brown (vocals, guitar), Leigh Brown (vocals, bass) and Andre Wise (drums) in 2004. During the following years, the trio foud success with two independent releases; two international tours, including support slots for Little Red, Children Collide, The John Steel Singers and Cassette Kids; and most recently, a record contract with highly respected Dutch label Mascot Records. So, nowadays, the band is ready to blow us with their new album called "Spaces In Between" which will be released in October 2011.
  
  Tracer sound is somewhere between stoner rock, 70's classic rock sound with a strong dose of modern rock stuff! The album starts with "Too Much". A very rhythmic in-your-face tune with some really aggressive guitars and a 70's classic rock feeling. A really impressive start! "Push" comes next and this time the band is showing a groovier side. The guitar work here is excellent! "Walk Alone" is another 70's coloured track with a 'darker' mood. "Louder Than This" is a typical stone rock track. The highlight here is the vocal lines by Michael Brown. So far, I have to say that I'm really impressed by this guy's vocal skills. Back to some rockier rhythms with "Devil Ride". A 'clever' riff, Michael's passionate performances and when it comes to the chorus this song kick some serious asses! One of my personal favourite from "Spaces In Between".
  "The Bitch" is overall a good one while in "Voice In The Rain" we have a slower but very melodic tune. Another highlight from the new album. The self-titled track, "Spaces In Between", is brilliant! Inspired guitar work, a tight bass line and a memorable chorus that make you whispering it for days! "Dead Inside" could easily be the starter song for Tracer's live performances! It's a hard hittin' song that gets slower somewhere in the middle and then comes Michael Brown's shouting to leave us hungry for more! "Save My Breath" has a nice groove in it and "All In My Head" has a really beautiful melody and a huge guitar work! At the end the album closes with "Won't Let It Die(Run Mary)". This is a fantastic rockin' song with a strong dose of blues in it. Brilliant just brilliant stuff!
  
  Overall, this is an extremely interesting release. This band 'has it'! Yes, they have the songs, an excellent frontman, the arrangements are all well-crafted, the performances are passionate and most of all they put heart and soul on every single moment of this record. Well done!
  
  HeavyParadise's Rating : 8/10

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  ‘Too Much’ (the video above), described as an exploding fireball of kinetic stoner rock energy, is a...‘Too Much’ (the video above), described as an exploding fireball of kinetic stoner rock energy, is also available as a FREE MP3 download from Soundcloud here – http://snd.sc/qmACkA.
  
  Tracer obviously take a lot of influence from bands like Alice In Chains and Stone Temple Pilots but with guitar riffs reminiscent of the classic rock of the 70's. The track “Walk Alone” reminds me of classic Sabbath mixed with Pearl Jam and “The Bitch” to me sounds like what T-Rex would have sounded like if Chris Cornell had collaborated with them. There are a lot of catchy riffs on this album including, “Save My Breath” with it’s quirky timing and heavy funk rhythm guitars and they really stick in your head, in fact this album really grows on you with each listen.
  
  Tracer are currently on tour so check out their website – http://www.tracer-band.com for dates and you can also keep up with all the latest on their Facebook page.
  
  Tracer is a driving, sonic sledgehammer of massive guitars, clever hooks and raw uncompromising vocals. Forming out of the ashes of blues prodigy band The Brown Brothers in 2004, Michael (Vocals and guitar) and Leigh Brown (Vocals and Bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to make Tracer. With 2 independent releases, 2 international tours and now a record contract under their belt, Tracer is a band that takes every little chance, every crazy idea, and commits everything they have to it.
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  With a sound reminiscent of 90's grunge/stoner rock mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70's class...With a sound reminiscent of 90's grunge/stoner rock mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70's classic rock, Tracer is a driving, sonic sledgehammer of massive guitars, clever hooks and raw uncompromising vocals. Forming out of the ashes of blues prodigy band The Brown Brothers in 2004, Michael (Vocals and guitar) and Leigh Brown (Vocals and Bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to make Tracer. With 2 independent releases, 2 international tours and now a record contract under their belt, Tracer is a band that takes every little chance, every crazy idea, and commits everything they have to it.
  
  Check out the titles track from their debut record Spaces In Between due out October, 2011 below.
  
  
  During 2008 and 2009 Tracer took on an extensive touring schedule with multiple trips to Melbourne, a swag of successful Adelaide shows including a capacity crowd at the Australian album launch for their second critically acclaimed mini-album L.A.?
  2009 also saw the band share the stage with Little Red, Children Collide, The John Steel Singers and Cassette Kids among others. In late 2009 Tracer set off and toured Europe for three and a half months taking in Germany, the Netherlands, U.K., Denmark, Switzerland and Czech. Tracer also toured as part of The Great Australian Wave (as a showcase at PopKomm in Germany).
  
  Upon returning from Europe the band got busy writing new songs and developing their live show. Demand from overseas led the band to recording 3 new songs to compliment the release of L.A.? in Europe. L.A.? was met with countless praising reviews in German magazines and an expression of interest from Mascot Records in the Netherlands. Due to the success of the 2009 European tour and an increasing demand from overseas, Tracer played Europe once more with a showcase performance at Germany’s new format PopKomm Music Conference in Berlin. From this performance the band set off on a string of dates throughout Germany, Czech, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK.
  
  The band recently finished recording their debut LP to be released on Mascot’s Cool Green Recordings on October 3rd 2011 which will be followed by another international tour.

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  Following the announcement of TRACER’S debut album “Spaces In Between,” released on October 3rd, the...Following the announcement of TRACER’S debut album “Spaces In Between,” released on October 3rd, the Australian power rockers have today premiered the video for new single ‘Too Much’ on YouTube.
  
  Check out the video here – .
  
  ‘Too Much’, described as an exploding fireball of kinetic stoner rock energy, is also available as a FREE MP3 download from Soundcloud here – http://snd.sc/qmACkA
  
  Hailing from Adelaide, Southern Australia, TRACER will be in the UK in October as special guest on Royal Republic’s “We Are The Royal” European tour. The UK leg kicks off at the Sheffield Corporation on Monday October 24th. For further info about the video, free MP3 download, the debut album and UK tour dates, click here – www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/tracer/album.htm.

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  Soundgarden Gives Birth To An Aussie Child! "Cool Green Recordings is pleased to announce the Octob...Soundgarden Gives Birth To An Aussie Child!
  "Cool Green Recordings is pleased to announce the October 3rd UK release of the new album “Spaces In Between” from the southern Australian desert rockers ‘Tracer’.
  
  If Robert Plant and Jimi Hendrix made love to the sounds of Audioslave, they’d probably sound similar to the likes of Tracer. Based in Adelaide, South Australia, the trio embodies a sonic sledgehammer sound steeped in epic guitars, clever hooks and raw, uncompromising vocals. Tracer’s unique blend of 90’s stoner and 70’s classic rock is winning them over new fans, and landed them with an international record deal.
  
  Rising from the ashes of blues prodigy band The Brown Brothers in 2004, Michael (vocals, guitar) and Leigh Brown (vocals, bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to form Tracer."
  
  OK, that's the "review" that was provided for me to post. However, I find it interesting that I wasn't offered a review copy of the CD to listen to myself. Usually, when I ask for one I am denied, so what do I have to lose by giving an honest review, right?
  
  So, here goes...with vocals that sound incredibly like Soundgarden and guitars that also sound incredibly like Soundgarden, I hereby rename this group Soundgarden Jr. Any music promoter/press agent that needs to throw out two of the greatest names in music history to say how awesome their band is is surely getting listeners ready for disappointment. "Hey man, my new car is just like a '57 Chevy!" No, dude, it's a Chevy Caprice.
  
  The music definitely rocks, but I've heard it before, and rather than go out and spend the money on "Tracer," I'll just pull out my old Soundgarden CDs.

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  Aussie Rockers Tracer Premiere New Video And Free Mp3 Download Following the announcement of TRACER...Aussie Rockers Tracer Premiere New Video And Free Mp3 Download
  Following the announcement of TRACER’S debut album “Spaces In Between,” released on October 3rd, the Australian power rockers have today premiered the video for new single ‘Too Much’ on YouTube.
  
  Check out the video here – http://youtu.be/bpv2DYrE5eo.
  
  ‘Too Much’, described as an exploding fireball of kinetic stoner rock energy, is also available as a FREE MP3 download from Soundcloud here – http://snd.sc/qmACkA

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  Cool Green Recordings presenta IL nuovo album UK release 3 ottobre 2011 –SPACES IN BETWEEN –Non avev...Cool Green Recordings presenta IL nuovo album UK release 3 ottobre 2011 –SPACES IN BETWEEN –Non avevo ancora sentito parlare dei TRACER,sino a quando qualche giorno fa,ho ricevuto una mail dalla loro agenzia di promozione. Allora mi sono messo all’ascolto del demo,mandatomi. Come un bel pacchetto regalo che non sai che cosa ci troverai dentro,il primo brano Too Much,mi ha fatto saltare dalla sedia,riff serrato,150% stoner rock,voce a mille. Un sound che mixa grunge/stoner rock e quel pizzico di ottimo classic rock. Una band che promette di fare faville e noi di Rockpressnroll li seguiremo,sicuri che la band fará benissimo anche in futuro. La band negli scorsi anni si imbattuta in due tour internazionali,incluso il supporto a: Little Red,Children Collide,The John Steel Singers e Cassette Kids;e di recente finalmente,arriva il contratto con la tedesca Mascot Records. Nel 2009 la band debutta in tour nel vecchio continente,poi diversi showcase in Germania,a Berlino. Repubblica Ceca,Olanda,Svizzera e Inghilterra,sono le altre tappe.
  
  http://www.tracer-band.com
  
  E’ora di tornare ad Adelaide,ed entrare in studio per le registrazioni dell’album di debutto,che uscirá ad ottobre 2011. Intitolato Spaces In Between,il CD include 12 brani,potenti e di molto impatto. La band inoltre supporterá i Royal Bitch nel tour in Inghiltera ad ottobre 2011.
  
  

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  TRACER/”Spaces In Between” cd released Monday October 3rd September 11 | Posted by David Farrell | ...TRACER/”Spaces In Between” cd released Monday October 3rd
  September 11 | Posted by David Farrell | News Tags: Tracer
  
  Cool Green Recordings is pleased to announce the October 3rd UK release of the new album “Spaces In Between” from the southern Australian desert rockers ‘Tracer’.
  
  If Robert Plant and Jimi Hendrix made love to the sounds of Audioslave, they’d probably sound similar to the likes of Tracer. Based in Adelaide, South Australia, the trio embodies a sonic sledgehammer sound steeped in epic guitars, clever hooks and raw, uncompromising vocals. Tracer’s unique blend of 90’s stoner and 70’s classic rock is winning them over new fans, and landed them with an international record deal.
  
  Rising from the ashes of blues prodigy band The Brown Brothers in 2004, Michael (vocals, guitar) and Leigh Brown (vocals, bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to form Tracer.
  [media-credit name="tracer" align="aligncenter" width="900"][/media-credit]
  
  The following years have seen the trio find success with two independent releases; two international tours, including support slots for Little Red, Children Collide, The John Steel Singers and Cassette Kids; and most recently, a record contract with highly respected Dutch label Mascot Records.
  
  Following their successful debut European tour in late 2009, Tracer returned overseas in September 2010 to take a coveted showcase slot at Germany’s PopKomm Music Conference in Berlin. The band then set off on a string of dates throughout Germany, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK, taking time off only to sign a long term record deal with Cool Green Recordings, a sub label of Mascot.
  
  Upon returning to Adelaide, the band headed straight into the studio, and recorded what is to be their forthcoming album to be released in October 2011. Entitled “Spaces In Between,” the new album includes 12 in-your-face songs that will stick in your head for days, weeks and years to come.
  
  The band will support the release of the new album by undertaking a nationwide UK tour supporting Royal Bitch in October 2011.
  Tracer are excited to announce their third European Tour, as the main support for action-rock, Swedish band, Royal Republic.
  The band will play a series of warm-up shows before joining Royal Republic for the second half of their “We Are The Royal” Tour, taking on 24 dates through France, UK, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden. With venue capacities up to and above 500, the tour is a huge step-up for Tracer in Europe. To tour with such a cool band as Royal Republic, this will be a massive rock ’n roll party every night for the bands and fans alike.
  The tour will also coincide with the European release of Tracer’s debut LP “Spaces In Between” on October 3 2011 on Dutch label, Cool Green Recordings. The album has been an absolute mission to make, but the end result is something that truly captures the excitement and balls-to-the-wall sound of Tracer. It will be great to give something back to all of you, our fans. Keep an eye out for Tracer’s video clip for first single “Too Much” later this month.

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  Australian rockers Tracer to release new album, plus UK shows By aaamusic on Sep 09, 2011 in News ...Australian rockers Tracer to release new album, plus UK shows
  By aaamusic on Sep 09, 2011 in News
  
  THE NEW ALBUM
  UK RELEASE – 3rd OCTOBER 2011
  
  With a sound reminiscent of 90’s grunge/stoner rock mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70’s classic rock, Tracer is a driving, sonic sledgehammer of sound.
  
  click for hi res
  
  Cool Green Recordings is pleased to announce the October 3rd UK release of the new album “Spaces In Between” from the southern Australian desert rockers ‘Tracer’.
  
  If Robert Plant and Jimi Hendrix made love to the sounds of Audioslave, they’d probably sound similar to the likes of Tracer. Based in Adelaide, South Australia, the trio embodies a sonic sledgehammer sound steeped in epic guitars, clever hooks and raw, uncompromising vocals. Tracer’s unique blend of 90’s stoner and 70’s classic rock is winning them over new fans, and landed them with an international record deal.
  
  Rising from the ashes of blues prodigy band The Brown Brothers in 2004, Michael (vocals, guitar) and Leigh Brown (vocals, bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to form Tracer.
  
  The following years have seen the trio find success with two independent releases; two international tours, including support slots for Little Red, Children Collide, The John Steel Singers and Cassette Kids; and most recently, a record contract with highly respected Dutch label Mascot Records.
  
  Following their successful debut European tour in late 2009, Tracer returned overseas in September 2010 to take a coveted showcase slot at Germany’s PopKomm Music Conference in Berlin. The band then set off on a string of dates throughout Germany, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK, taking time off only to sign a long term record deal with Cool Green Recordings, a sub label of Mascot.
  
  Upon returning to Adelaide, the band headed straight into the studio, and recorded what is to be their forthcoming album to be released in October 2011. Entitled “Spaces In Between,” the new album includes 12 in-your-face songs that will stick in your head for days, weeks and years to come.
  
  The band will support the release of the new album by undertaking a nationwide UK tour supporting Royal Republic in October 2011.
  
  TRACER
  on tour with ROYAL REPUBLIC
  
  Tracer are excited to announce their third European Tour, as the main support for action-rock, Swedish band, Royal Republic.
  
  The band will play a series of warm-up shows before joining Royal Republic for the second half of their “We Are The Royal” Tour, taking on 24 dates through France, UK, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden.
  
  With venue capacities up to and above 500, the tour is a huge step-up for Tracer in Europe. To tour with such a cool band as Royal Republic, this will be a massive rock ’n roll party every night for the bands and fans alike.
  
  The tour will also coincide with the European release of Tracer’s debut LP “Spaces In Between” on October 3 2011 on Dutch label, Cool Green Recordings. The album has been an absolute mission to make, but the end result is something that truly captures the excitement and balls-to-the-wall sound of Tracer. It will be great to give something back to all of you, our fans.
  
  Keep an eye out for Tracer’s video clip for first single “Too Much” later this month.
  
  
  TRACER – BIOGRAPHY
  
  With a sound reminiscent of 90's grunge/stoner rock mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70's classic rock, Tracer is a driving, sonic sledgehammer of massive guitars, clever hooks and raw uncompromising vocals. Forming out of the ashes of blues prodigy band The Brown Brothers in 2004, Michael (Vocals and guitar) and Leigh Brown (Vocals and Bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to make Tracer. With 2 independent releases, 2 international tours and now a record contract under their belt, Tracer is a band that takes every little chance, every crazy idea, and commits everything they have to it.
  
  During 2008 and 2009 Tracer took on an extensive touring schedule with multiple trips to Melbourne, a swag of successful Adelaide shows including a capacity crowd at the Australian album launch for their second critically acclaimed mini-album “L.A.?”
  2009 also saw the band share the stage with Little Red, Children Collide, The John Steel Singers and Cassette Kids among others. In late 2009 Tracer set off and toured Europe for three and a half months taking in Germany, the Netherlands, U.K., Denmark, Switzerland and Czech. Tracer also toured as part of The Great Australian Wave (as a showcase at PopKomm in Germany).
  
  Upon returning from Europe the band got busy writing new songs and developing their live show. Demand from overseas led the band to recording 3 new songs to compliment the release of ‘L.A.?’ in Europe. ‘L.A.?’ was met with countless praising reviews in German magazines and an expression of interest from Mascot Records in the Netherlands. Due to the success of the 2009 European tour and an increasing demand from overseas, Tracer played Europe once more with a showcase performance at Germany’s new format PopKomm Music Conference in Berlin. From this performance the band set off on a string of dates throughout Germany, Czech, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK.
  
  The band recently finished recording their debut LP to be released on Mascot’s Cool Green Recordings on October 3rd 2011 which will be followed by another international tour.
  

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  ‘Tracer’ the exciting three-piece heavy rock band from Adelaide, Southern Australia, release their d...‘Tracer’ the exciting three-piece heavy rock band from Adelaide, Southern Australia, release their debut album, “Spaces In Between”, in the UK on Monday October 3rd by the independent Dutch rock label, Cool Green Recordings. If Robert Plant and Jimi Hendrix made love to the sounds of Audioslave, it might sound something like Tracer – a distinctive sound reminiscent of 90’s grunge/stoner rock, mixed with the brio of 70’s classic rock. The line-up of brothers Michael (vocals, guitar) and Leigh Brown (vocals, bass) and drummer Andre Wise delivers a driving, sonic sledgehammer of sound.
  
  Tracer join Royal Republic as special guest for the second half of their “We Are The Royal” European Tour, taking on 24 dates through France, UK, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden. The UK leg of the tour starts at the Sheffield Corporation on Monday October 24th.
  
  The new album includes 12 catchy in-your-face songs and the first single “Too Much” includes an energetic promo video that will premiere on YouTube soon.
  
  For tour details click here – http://www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/tracer/album.htm

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  Australian rockers TRACER release debut album 'Spaces In Between' With a sound reminiscent of 90’s ...Australian rockers TRACER release debut album 'Spaces In Between'
  With a sound reminiscent of 90’s grunge/stoner rock mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70’s classic rock.
  September 4, 2011
  
  Australian rockers TRACER release debut album 'Spaces In Between'
  Cool Green Recordings is pleased to announce the October 3rd UK release of the new album “Spaces In Between” from the southern Australian desert rockers ‘Tracer’.
  
  If Robert Plant and Jimi Hendrix made love to the sounds of Audioslave, they’d probably sound similar to the likes of Tracer. Based in Adelaide, South Australia, the trio embodies a sonic sledgehammer sound steeped in epic guitars, clever hooks and raw, uncompromising vocals. Tracer’s unique blend of 90’s stoner and 70’s classic rock is winning them over new fans, and landed them with an international record deal. Rising from the ashes of blues prodigy band The Brown Brothers in 2004, Michael (vocals, guitar) and Leigh Brown (vocals, bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to form Tracer.
  
  
  
  The following years have seen the trio find success with two independent releases; two international tours, including support slots for Little Red, Children Collide, The John Steel Singers and Cassette Kids; and most recently, a record contract with highly respected Dutch label Mascot Records.
  
  Following their successful debut European tour in late 2009, Tracer returned overseas in September 2010 to take a coveted showcase slot at Germany’s PopKomm Music Conference in Berlin. The band then set off on a string of dates throughout Germany, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK, taking time off only to sign a long term record deal with Cool Green Recordings, a sub label of Mascot.
  
  Upon returning to Adelaide, the band headed straight into the studio, and recorded what is to be their forthcoming album to be released in October 2011. Entitled “Spaces In Between,” the new album includes 12 in-your-face songs that will stick in your head for days, weeks and years to come.
  
  The band will support the release of the new album by undertaking a nationwide UK tour supporting Royal Republic in October 2011.
  
  
  
  TRACER
  on tour with ROYAL REPUBLIC
  
  Tracer are excited to announce their third European Tour, as the main support for action-rock, Swedish band, Royal Republic.
  
  The band will play a series of warm-up shows before joining Royal Republic for the second half of their “We Are The Royal” Tour, taking on 24 dates through France, UK, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden.
  
  With venue capacities up to and above 500, the tour is a huge step-up for Tracer in Europe. To tour with such a cool band as Royal Republic, this will be a massive rock ’n roll party every night for the bands and fans alike.
  The tour will also coincide with the European release of Tracer’s debut LP “Spaces In Between” on October 3 2011 on Dutch label, Cool Green Recordings. The album has been an absolute mission to make, but the end result is something that truly captures the excitement and balls-to-the-wall sound of Tracer. It will be great to give something back to all of you, our fans.
  
  Keep an eye out for Tracer’s video clip for first single “Too Much” later this month.
  
  TRACER - BIOGRAPHY
  
  With a sound reminiscent of 90's grunge/stoner rock mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70's classic rock, Tracer is a driving, sonic sledgehammer of massive guitars, clever hooks and raw uncompromising vocals. Forming out of the ashes of blues prodigy band The Brown Brothers in 2004, Michael (Vocals and guitar) and Leigh Brown (Vocals and Bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to make Tracer. With 2 independent releases, 2 international tours and now a record contract under their belt, Tracer is a band that takes every little chance, every crazy idea, and commits everything they have to it.
  
  During 2008 and 2009 Tracer took on an extensive touring schedule with multiple trips to Melbourne, a swag of successful Adelaide shows including a capacity crowd at the Australian album launch for their second critically acclaimed mini-album “L.A.?”
  
  2009 also saw the band share the stage with Little Red, Children Collide, The John Steel Singers and Cassette Kids among others. In late 2009 Tracer set off and toured Europe for three and a half months taking in Germany, the Netherlands, U.K., Denmark, Switzerland and Czech. Tracer also toured as part of The Great Australian Wave (as a showcase at PopKomm in Germany).
  
  
  Upon returning from Europe the band got busy writing new songs and developing their live show. Demand from overseas led the band to recording 3 new songs to compliment the release of ‘L.A.?’ in Europe. ‘L.A.?’ was met with countless praising reviews in German magazines and an expression of interest from Mascot Records in the Netherlands. Due to the success of the 2009 European tour and an increasing demand from overseas, Tracer played Europe once more with a showcase performance at Germany’s new format PopKomm Music Conference in Berlin. From this performance the band set off on a string of dates throughout Germany, Czech, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK.
  
  The band recently finished recording their debut LP to be released on Mascot’s Cool Green Recordings on October 3rd 2011 which will be followed by another international tour.

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  Tracer the exciting three-piece heavy rock band from Adelaide, South Australia, are pleased to annou...Tracer the exciting three-piece heavy rock band from Adelaide, South Australia, are pleased to announce that their debut album, Spaces In Between, will be released in the UK on Monday October 3rd by the independent Dutch rock label, Cool Green Recordings.
  
  If Robert Plant and Jimi Hendrix made love to the sounds of Audioslave, it would probably sound something like Tracer. With a distinctive sound reminiscent of 90's grunge/stoner rock, mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70's classic rock, Tracer delivers a driving, sonic sledgehammer of sound. The line-up features brothers Michael (vocals, guitar) and Leigh Brown (vocals, bass) and drummer Andre Wise.
  
  Tracer will join Royal Republic as special guest for the second half of their "We Are The Royal" European Tour, taking on 24 dates through France, UK, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden. The UK leg of the tour starts at the Sheffield Corporation on Monday October 24th.
  
  Entitled Spaces In Between, Tracer's new album includes 12 in-your-face songs that will stick in your head for days, weeks and years to come. The first single Too Much includes a stunning and energetic promo video that will premiere on YouTube in the coming weeks.

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  "Tracer" the exciting three-piece heavy rock band from Adelaide, Southern Australia, have announced ..."Tracer" the exciting three-piece heavy rock band from Adelaide, Southern Australia, have announced that their debut album, "Spaces In Between", will be released in the UK on Monday October 3rd by the independent Dutch rock label, Cool Green Recordings.
  
  If Robert Plant and Jimi Hendrix made love to the sounds of Audioslave, it would probably sound something like Tracer. With a distinctive sound reminiscent of 90's grunge/stoner rock, mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70's classic rock, Tracer delivers a driving, sonic sledgehammer of sound. The line-up features brothers Michael (vocals, guitar) and Leigh Brown (vocals, bass) and drummer Andre Wise.
  
  Tracer will join Royal Republic as special guest for the second half of their "We Are The Royal" European Tour, taking on 24 dates through France, UK, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden. The UK leg of the tour starts at the Sheffield Corporation on Monday October 24th.
  
  Entitled "Spaces In Between," Tracer's new album includes 12 in-your-face songs that will stick in your head for days, weeks and years to come. The first single "Too Much" includes a stunning and energetic promo video that will premiere on YouTube in the coming weeks.
  
  http://www.tracer-band.com/
  
  Read more: http://tunes.broadwayworld.com/article/TRACER-Release-Debut-Album-Spaces-In-Between-103-20110901#ixzz1cEbvUORl
  

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  Three piece heavy Aus rockers Tracer have announced that their debut album, “Spaces In Between”, wil...Three piece heavy Aus rockers Tracer have announced that their debut album, “Spaces In Between”, will be released in the UK on Monday October 3rd by the independent Dutch rock label, Cool Green Recordings.
  
  The line-up features brothers Michael (vocals, guitar) and Leigh Brown (vocals, bass) and drummer Andre Wise.
  
  Tracer will join Royal Republic as special guest for the second half of their “We Are The Royal” European Tour, taking on 24 dates through France, UK, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden. The UK leg of the tour starts at the Sheffield Corporation on Monday October 24th.
  
  The first single “Too Much” includes a stunning and energetic promo video that will premiere on YouTube in the coming weeks.
  
  Dates with Royal Republic:
  
  Monday 24th October – Corporation, Sheffield
  Tuesday 25th October – The Well, Leeds
  Wednesday 26th October – King Tut’s, Glasgow
  Thursday 27th October – O2 Academy 2 Newcastle
  Friday 28th October – Roadhouse, Manchester
  Saturday 29th October – Nottingham Rock City
  Monday 31st October – The Cooler, Bristol
  Tuesday 1st November – Wolverhampton, Slade Rooms
  Wednesday 2nd November – The Joiners, Southampton
  Thursday 3rd November – The Underworld, London
  
  For more information, visit www.tracer-band.com

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  Australian rockers TRACER release debut album ‘Spaces In Between’ & UK tour dates THE NEW ALBUM ...Australian rockers TRACER release debut album ‘Spaces In Between’ & UK tour dates
  
  THE NEW ALBUM
  UK RELEASE – 3rd OCTOBER 2011
  
  With a sound reminiscent of 90’s grunge/stoner rock mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70’s classic rock, Tracer is a driving, sonic sledgehammer of sound.
  
  click for hi res
  
  Cool Green Recordings is pleased to announce the October 3rd UK release of the new album “Spaces In Between” from the southern Australian desert rockers ‘Tracer’.
  
  If Robert Plant and Jimi Hendrix made love to the sounds of Audioslave, they’d probably sound similar to the likes of Tracer. Based in Adelaide, South Australia, the trio embodies a sonic sledgehammer sound steeped in epic guitars, clever hooks and raw, uncompromising vocals. Tracer’s unique blend of 90’s stoner and 70’s classic rock is winning them over new fans, and landed them with an international record deal.
  
  Rising from the ashes of blues prodigy band The Brown Brothers in 2004, Michael (vocals, guitar) and Leigh Brown (vocals, bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to form Tracer.
  
  The following years have seen the trio find success with two independent releases; two international tours, including support slots for Little Red, Children Collide, The John Steel Singers and Cassette Kids; and most recently, a record contract with highly respected Dutch label Mascot Records.
  
  Following their successful debut European tour in late 2009, Tracer returned overseas in September 2010 to take a coveted showcase slot at Germany’s PopKomm Music Conference in Berlin. The band then set off on a string of dates throughout Germany, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK, taking time off only to sign a long term record deal with Cool Green Recordings, a sub label of Mascot.
  
  Upon returning to Adelaide, the band headed straight into the studio, and recorded what is to be their forthcoming album to be released in October 2011. Entitled “Spaces In Between,” the new album includes 12 in-your-face songs that will stick in your head for days, weeks and years to come.
  
  TRACER – BIOGRAPHY
  
  With a sound reminiscent of 90's grunge/stoner rock mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70's classic rock, Tracer is a driving, sonic sledgehammer of massive guitars, clever hooks and raw uncompromising vocals. Forming out of the ashes of blues prodigy band The Brown Brothers in 2004, Michael (Vocals and guitar) and Leigh Brown (Vocals and Bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to make Tracer. With 2 independent releases, 2 international tours and now a record contract under their belt, Tracer is a band that takes every little chance, every crazy idea, and commits everything they have to it.
  
  During 2008 and 2009 Tracer took on an extensive touring schedule with multiple trips to Melbourne, a swag of successful Adelaide shows including a capacity crowd at the Australian album launch for their second critically acclaimed mini-album “L.A.?”
  2009 also saw the band share the stage with Little Red, Children Collide, The John Steel Singers and Cassette Kids among others. In late 2009 Tracer set off and toured Europe for three and a half months taking in Germany, the Netherlands, U.K., Denmark, Switzerland and Czech. Tracer also toured as part of The Great Australian Wave (as a showcase at PopKomm in Germany).
  
  Upon returning from Europe the band got busy writing new songs and developing their live show. Demand from overseas led the band to recording 3 new songs to compliment the release of ‘L.A.?’ in Europe. ‘L.A.?’ was met with countless praising reviews in German magazines and an expression of interest from Mascot Records in the Netherlands. Due to the success of the 2009 European tour and an increasing demand from overseas, Tracer played Europe once more with a showcase performance at Germany’s new format PopKomm Music Conference in Berlin. From this performance the band set off on a string of dates throughout Germany, Czech, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK.
  
  The band recently finished recording their debut LP to be released on Mascot’s Cool Green Recordings on October 3rd 2011 which will be followed by another international tour.
  

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  New Aussie Heavy Rockers Tracer Unveil Details Of Debut Album 'Spaces In Between' Thursday, ...New Aussie Heavy Rockers Tracer Unveil Details Of Debut Album 'Spaces In Between'
  
  
  Thursday, 01 September 2011 Written by Jon Stickler
  New Aussie Heavy Rockers Tracer Unveil Details Of Debut Album 'Spaces In Between'
  
  Tracer the exciting three-piece heavy rock band from Adelaide, Southern Australia, have unveiled details of their debut album, 'Spaces In Between', set for UK release on Monday October 3rd.
  
  If Robert Plant and Jimi Hendrix made love to the sounds of Audioslave, it would probably sound something like Tracer. With a distinctive sound reminiscent of 90’s grunge/stoner rock, mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70’s classic rock, Tracer delivers a driving, sonic sledgehammer of sound. The line-up features brothers Michael (vocals, guitar) and Leigh Brown (vocals, bass) and drummer Andre Wise.
  
  Tracer will join Royal Republic as special guest for the second half of their 'We Are The Royal' European Tour, taking on 24 dates through France, UK, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden. The UK leg of the tour starts at the Sheffield Corporation on Monday October 24th.
  
  Entitled 'Spaces In Between,' Tracer’s new album includes twleve songs that will stick in your head for days, weeks and years to come! The first single 'Too Much' includes an energetic promo video that will hit YouTube within the next few weeks! Check back to Stereoboard for the video as soon as it is launched!
  
  'Spaces In Between' track-listing:
  
  1. Too Much
  2. Push
  3. Walk Alone
  4. Louder Than This
  5. Devil Ride
  6. The Bitch
  7. Voice In The Rain
  8. Spaces In Between
  9. Dead Inside
  10. Save My Breath
  11. All In My Head
  12. Wont Let It Die (Run Mary)
  
  Tracer UK Tour Dates are as follows:
  
  October 2011
  
  Oct 24th – Corporation, Sheffield (w/Royal Republic)
  Oct 25th – The Well, Leeds (w/Royal Republic)
  Oct 26th – King Tut's, Glasgow (w/Royal Republic)
  Oct 27th – O2 Academy, Newcastle (w/Royal Republic)
  Oct 28th – Roadhouse, Manchester (w/Royal Republic)
  Oct 29th – Rock City, Nottingham (w/Royal Republic)
  Oct 31st – The Cooler, Bristol (w/Royal Republic)
  
  November 2011
  
  Nov 1st – Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton (w/Royal Republic)
  Nov 2nd – The Joiners, Southampton (w/Royal Republic)
  Nov 3rd – The Underworld, London (w/Royal Republic)
  
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  Tracer Album and tour update Posted by Roger Goodgroves on 9/01/11 • Categorized as Music News,Ne...Tracer Album and tour update
  
  Posted by Roger Goodgroves on 9/01/11 • Categorized as Music News,News
  
  Tracer the exciting three-piece heavy rock band from Adelaide, Southern Australia, have announced that their debut album, Spaces In Between, will be released in the UK on Monday October 3rd.
  
  If Robert Plant and Jimi Hendrix made love to the sounds of Audioslave, it would probably sound something like Tracer. With a distinctive sound reminiscent of 90’s grunge/stoner rock, mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70’s classic rock, Tracer delivers a driving, sonic sledgehammer of sound. The line-up features brothers Michael (vocals, guitar) and Leigh Brown (vocals, bass) and drummer Andre Wise.
  
  Tracer will join Royal Republic as special guest for the second half of their We Are The Royal European Tour, taking on 24 dates through France, UK, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden. The UK leg of the tour starts at the Sheffield Corporation on Monday October 24th.
  
  Tracer’s new album includes 12 in-your-face songs that will stick in your head for days, weeks and years to come. The first single Too Much includes a stunning and energetic promo video that will premiere on YouTube in the coming weeks.
  
  Forming out of the ashes of blues prodigy band The Brown Brothers in 2004, Michael (Vocals and guitar) and Leigh Brown (Vocals and Bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to make Tracer. With 2 independent releases, 2 international tours and now a record contract under their belt, Tracer is a band that takes every little chance, every crazy idea and commits everything they have to it.
  
  During 2008 and 2009 Tracer took on an extensive touring schedule with multiple trips to Melbourne, a swag of successful Adelaide shows including a capacity crowd at the Australian album launch for their second critically acclaimed mini-album L.A.?
  
  2009 also saw the band share the stage with Little Red, Children Collide, The John Steel Singers and Cassette Kids among others. In late 2009 Tracer set off and toured Europe for three and a half months taking in Germany, the Netherlands, U.K., Denmark, Switzerland and Czech. Tracer also toured as part of The Great Australian Wave (as a showcase at PopKomm in Germany).
  
  Upon returning from Europe the band got busy writing new songs and developing their live show. Demand from overseas led the band to recording 3 new songs to compliment the release of ‘L.A.?’ in Europe. ‘L.A.?’ was met with countless praising reviews in German magazines and an expression of interest from Mascot Records in the Netherlands. Due to the success of the 2009 European tour and an increasing demand from overseas, Tracer played Europe once more with a showcase performance at Germany’s new format PopKomm Music Conference in Berlin. From this performance the band set off on a string of dates throughout Germany, Czech, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK.
  
  UK TOUR DATES 2011
  
  Monday 24th October 2011 CORPORATION, SHEFFIELD
  
  Tuesday 25th October 2011 THE WELL, LEEDS
  
  Wednesday 26th October 2011 KING TUT’S, GLASGOW
  
  Thursday 27th October 2011 O2 ACADEMY 2 NEWCASTLE
  
  Friday 28th October 2011 ROADHOUSE, MANCHESTER
  
  Saturday 29th October 2011 NOTTINGHAM ROCK CITY
  
  Monday 31st October 2011 THE COOLER, BRISTOL
  
  Tuesday 1st November 2011 WOLVERHAMPTON, SLADE ROOMS
  
  Wednesday 2nd November 2011 THE JOINERS, SOUTHAMPTON
  
  Thursday 3rd November 2011 THE UNDERWORLD, LONDON
  

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  TRACER release debut album 'Spaces In Between “Tracer” the exciting three-piece heavy rock band ...TRACER release debut album 'Spaces In Between
  
  “Tracer” the exciting three-piece heavy rock band from Adelaide, Southern Australia, are pleased to announce that their debut album, “Spaces In Between”, will be released in the UK on Monday October 3rd by the independent Dutch rock label, Cool Green Recordings.
  
  If Robert Plant and Jimi Hendrix made love to the sounds of Audioslave, it would probably sound something like Tracer. With a distinctive sound reminiscent of 90’s grunge/stoner rock, mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70’s classic rock, Tracer delivers a driving, sonic sledgehammer of sound. The line-up features brothers Michael (vocals, guitar) and Leigh Brown (vocals, bass) and drummer Andre Wise.
  
  Tracer will join Royal Republic as special guest for the second half of their “We Are The Royal” European Tour, taking on 24 dates through France, UK, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden. The UK leg of the tour starts at the Sheffield Corporation on Monday October 24th.
  
  Entitled “Spaces In Between,” Tracer’s new album includes 12 in-your-face songs that will stick in your head for days, weeks and years to come. The first single “Too Much” includes a stunning and energetic promo video that will premiere on YouTube in the coming weeks.

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  Vicki Grozdanovski caught up with Adelaide Band TRACER and had a chat to Leigh Brown about their new...Vicki Grozdanovski caught up with Adelaide Band TRACER and had a chat to Leigh Brown about their new album, Spaces in Between, which is out now.
  
  For those of you who haven’t heard of TRACER, they are a three-piece band with a sound reminiscent of nineties grunge/stoner rock mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70's classic rock. With massive guitars, clever hooks, two independent releases, two international tours and now a record contract under their belt, TRACER is a band that takes every little chance, every crazy idea, and commits everything they have to it.
  
  Talking about the inspiration behind the new album, Brown stated that it was a combination of what they thought was the best style of music for them as a band and what they enjoy playing. “The style is what the band is about. The album has a grungy sound and a raw bluesyeness about it as well. As we continued writing, doing the pre-production and then eventually producing the album, everything started falling into place."
  
  “This album is just a raw sledgehammer of TRACER. We are influenced by stoner rock such as LED ZEPPELIN and BLACK SABBATH; those kinds of sounds that run through all of our playing and us. I think all of that combined is what is in the album now, the TRACER sound,” exclaims Brown.
  
  When asked what fans can expect from the new album, Brown advised that the band looks back on their previous albums and takes everything into account using their past ten years as a learning curve. “A lot of what we have done in the past has come together on this CD. The pre-production that we did on this album was quite heavy. We probably would have played these songs for about two to three months, listening, recording and developing the sounds. If the fans have heard other albums they can definitely expect a bigger more kick ass sound again from the last one that’s for sure. This is a pretty big step for us."
  
  With twelve songs on this album, the one that stands out for Brown would definitely be Spaces In Between. “I play this song the most to show people what we are doing. It is a strong song and gives people a good idea of the elements of what TRACER can put down on a recording now."
  
  TRACER all work together and use a collaborative approach when putting material together for an album. “On all of our albums, we work together as a group. We would be writing consistently sitting in the old room out the side of the house where we would develop songs and lyrics. The melody stuff is done by Michael but we definitely all contribute to the songs quite a lot,” says Brown.
  
  Once the album is released, TRACER will be kicking off their European tour where they will be the headline act until the 22nd of October. “After that we will be kicking on with ROYAL REPUBLIC and that will go through to the 19th of November. It will be twenty-five dates throughout the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, where else are we going? Can’t remember!” laughs Brown. “We are hoping to put together over the New Year most likely at this stage, an Aussie tour so we definitely want to come back here and do a proper release for everyone and develop a bit more of a fan base. We are definitely going to come back here to play."
  
  If you are looking at catching a TRACER show you can definitely expect to be entertained to the fullest. “If you’re not leaving sweaty and exhausted we are not happy. Our main aim is to get out there and do what we do best. We are more of a live band if anything else and have been known to excel. Our show should be everything you want in a live show; it is straight out rock with good loud solid tunes. It is stuff you can get into and sing along to while you’re having a couple of frothies,” boasts Brown. “Frothies? What is that?” I asked. “Frothies”? He asks in a confused tone. “It’s beer!” he laughs. Of course it is.
  
  Having played many places in Europe several times, I asked Brown what would be the most favourite place he has played to date. “Pretty much everywhere in Berlin. Those guys surely know how to party. It would have to be between that and The Netherlands. We seem to come across very well in those places. We have had some really cool shows in The Netherlands and I’m not sure why. I think it must be the style of music that is within that culture like QUEENS OF THE STONEAGE and SOUNDGARDEN. That stoner rock and that sort of style just fits really nicely over there and that is where our music comes from, that bluesy stone rock with a modern rock edge on it."
  
  A definite highlight and major achievement for TRACER so far would be taking Aussie music overseas. “It is such a great achievement for us especially when you are bringing back results of record signings and getting really good comments coming from all over the world. For us, it is about the music and what we are doing is plenty enough for us to wake up in the morning to get up and strive even more. We love getting up on stage but to be out there touring is pretty much our main achievement. As long as we can keep doing that we will be pretty happy boys."
  
  Looking forward to an Aussie tour an excited Brown wraps up with his final words to the fans. “We can’t wait to play in front of you. Let’s have a good time and few drinks, a couple of frothies,” he laughs.

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  Aussie Band TRACER To Release Their Debut Album At The Beginning Of October Adelaide heavy rock ban...Aussie Band TRACER To Release Their Debut Album At The Beginning Of October
  Adelaide heavy rock band TRACER are all set to release their debut album, "Spaces In Between", on October 3rd via Cool Green Recordings.
  
  The first single “Too Much” will premiere on YouTube in the next few weeks.
  Photo: BJ Wok
  “Tracer the exciting three-piece heavy rock band from Adelaide, Southern Australia, are pleased to announce that their debut album, “Spaces In Between”, will be released in the UK on Monday October 3rd by the independent Dutch rock label, Cool Green Recordings.
  
  If Robert Plant and Jimi Hendrix made love to the sounds of Audioslave, it would probably sound something like Tracer. With a distinctive sound reminiscent of 90’s grunge/stoner rock, mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70’s classic rock, Tracer delivers a driving, sonic sledgehammer of sound. The line-up features brothers Michael (vocals, guitar) and Leigh Brown (vocals, bass) and drummer Andre Wise.
  
  Tracer will join Royal Republic as special guest for the second half of their “We AreThe Royal” European Tour, taking on 24 dates through France, UK, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden. The UK leg of the tour starts at the Sheffield Corporation on Monday October 24th.
  Entitled “Spaces In Between,” Tracer’s new album includes 12 in-your-face songs that will stick in your head for days, weeks and years to come. The first single “Too Much”includes a stunning and energetic promo video that will premiere on YouTube in the coming weeks."
  
  
  All the TOUR dates can be viewed HERE.
  
  http://www.tracer-band.com/

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  Aussie Band TRACER To Release Their Debut Album At The Beginning Of October Adelaide heavy rock ban...Aussie Band TRACER To Release Their Debut Album At The Beginning Of October
  Adelaide heavy rock band TRACER are all set to release their debut album, "Spaces In Between", on October 3rd via Cool Green Recordings.
  
  The first single “Too Much” will premiere on YouTube in the next few weeks.
  Photo: BJ Wok
  “Tracer the exciting three-piece heavy rock band from Adelaide, Southern Australia, are pleased to announce that their debut album, “Spaces In Between”, will be released in the UK on Monday October 3rd by the independent Dutch rock label, Cool Green Recordings.
  
  If Robert Plant and Jimi Hendrix made love to the sounds of Audioslave, it would probably sound something like Tracer. With a distinctive sound reminiscent of 90’s grunge/stoner rock, mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70’s classic rock, Tracer delivers a driving, sonic sledgehammer of sound. The line-up features brothers Michael (vocals, guitar) and Leigh Brown (vocals, bass) and drummer Andre Wise.
  
  Tracer will join Royal Republic as special guest for the second half of their “We AreThe Royal” European Tour, taking on 24 dates through France, UK, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden. The UK leg of the tour starts at the Sheffield Corporation on Monday October 24th.
  Entitled “Spaces In Between,” Tracer’s new album includes 12 in-your-face songs that will stick in your head for days, weeks and years to come. The first single “Too Much”includes a stunning and energetic promo video that will premiere on YouTube in the coming weeks."
  
  
  All the TOUR dates can be viewed HERE.
  
  http://www.tracer-band.com/

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  Aus dem sonnigen Süden Australiens feuert das Powertrio Tracer seit 2004 epischen Stoner-Rock in die...Aus dem sonnigen Süden Australiens feuert das Powertrio Tracer seit 2004 epischen Stoner-Rock in die unergründlichen Weiten der Musik-Sphäre. Die Wüstenrocker aus Adelaide kombinieren dabei klassische Riffs der Gitarrenmusik mit grunge-typischen Elementen und melodischen Gesangspartien. Nach zwei Independent-Werken und internationalen Touren bannten die Jungs von Tracer 2011 ihr erstes Album „Spaces In Between“ auf CD. Mit ihrer ersten Single-Auskopplung „Too Much“ machten die drei Aussies keine Gefangenen und lieferten gleich ein eindrucksvolles Beispiel für ihren unaufhaltsamen „Bulldozer-Sound“. Im gleichen Jahr begleiteten Tracer unter anderem die schwedische Erfolgskombo Royal Republic auf ihrer großen Europa Tournee und machten so einen weiteren großen Schritt in Richtung Rock and Roll Himmel.

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  Mitten im Herz des florierenden Kultur- und Studentenviertels Endenich findet mit dem Crossroads Fes...Mitten im Herz des florierenden Kultur- und Studentenviertels Endenich findet mit dem Crossroads Festival zweimal jährlich ein musikalisches Generationentreffen mit absolutem Kultpotenzial statt. In der schummrigen Jazzclub-Atmosphäre der Bonner Harmonie kamen Genießer gepflegter Gitarrenriffs auch diesen Herbst wieder voll auf ihre Kosten. Vom 19. bis zum 22. Oktober kreuzten hier unter den wachsamen Augen des Rockpalast-Teams Newcomer und Haudegen vielfältiger Stilrichtungen die Wege rockhungriger Zuschauer aller Altersgruppen. Bei einem gepflegten Kölsch ließen sich Künstler verschiedenster Nationalitäten auf der schmucken Konzertbühne des alteingesessenen Bonner Konzerthauses bewundern.
  
  Der Blick von der Bar aus über den musikalischen Tellerrand lohnt sich dabei allemal, denn neben bereits ausgereiften Bands entdeckt der Kenner hier nicht selten Rohdiamanten und Impulsgeber zukünftiger Soundgenerationen.
  
  Schon vor Ausstrahlung der Konzertmitschnitte im WDR Fernsehen und auf 3sat könnt Ihr Euch hier auf der Seite ausgewählte Live-Titel, Unplugged-Sessions und Interviews mit den Künstlern online ansehen. Viel Spaß! Zudem findet Ihr hier natürlich auch wieder die Setlists und jede Menge Fotos!
  

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  Tracer - The Roadhouse, Manchester 28/10/11 If it wasn’t for a large group of Emo types standing o...Tracer - The Roadhouse, Manchester 28/10/11
  If it wasn’t for a large group of Emo types standing outside the venue, I could easily have missed The Roadhouse in Manchester altogether! Stuck in a side street and with just the door front on show, it is an easy place to miss. The young Emo crowd were obviously there for the main act of the night, Royal Republic, but I and quite a few other ‘older’ rockers were there for the ballsy rock of support band Tracer. Being a supporter of their debut album, ‘The Spaces In Between’, I was curious to see if the Aussie trio could pull it off live....They didn’t disappoint.
  
  Coming on-stage at the ridiculously early time of 6:50pm, Tracer launched straight into the all out rocker ‘Devil Ride’, immediately getting the small audience on their side with one of the catchiest choruses from the album. The energy and power filled the entire room and you couldn’t help but be carried along with it. When they launched into ‘The Bitch’, I could see almost every single person nodding their head. With its powerful riff and stomping rhythm, you’d have to be a cold hearted, musically brain dead person not to feel the passion and raw power of this song. Michael Brown was on top form, hitting the high notes as well as the growling lower range. The whole band was tight and obviously very used to playing the live circuit.
  
  Even with such an early start, the band were limited to just a six song set, but what a master class in Rock they gave. By the time of the second to last song, the single ‘Too Much’ which is getting plenty of airplay on rock radio stations everywhere, the crowd had been well and truly won over and were happily rocking out, devil horns and fists in the air. The band closed with ‘Walk Alone’ and got the (much larger by this point) crowd riled up into a frenzy when they went into Sabbaths ‘War Pigs’ halfway through the song. A stroke of genius, but they weren’t quite finished with the crowd pleasing antics. We’ve all seen guitarists playing their guitar behind their head, with their back to the audience.... Well, firstly Michael Brown did it with his guitar, then brother Leigh joined in with his Bass behind his head and then to top it all, Andre Wise stood up and started playing the drums with his back to the kit and audience. This put a huge smile on everyone’s faces and not a single note was missed. A perfect ending to a powerful, if far too short and early, live set.
  

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  Cool Green Recordings announce the UK release of the new album Spaces In Between from the southern A...Cool Green Recordings announce the UK release of the new album Spaces In Between from the southern Australian desert rockers Tracer.
  
  If Robert Plant and Jimi Hendrix made love to the sounds of Audioslave, they’d probably sound similar to the likes of Tracer. Based in Adelaide, South Australia, the trio embodies a sonic sledgehammer sound steeped in epic guitars, clever hooks and raw, uncompromising vocals. Tracer’s unique blend of 90’s stoner and 70’s classic rock is winning them over new fans, and landed them with an international record deal.
  
  Rising from the ashes of blues prodigy band The Brown Brothers in 2004, Michael (vocals, guitar) and Leigh Brown (vocals, bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to form Tracer. After extensive touring world-wide Tracer returned to Adelaide and headed straight into the studio, and recorded Spaces In Between. The new album includes 12 in-your-face songs that will stick in your head for days, weeks and years to come.
  
  Tracer are playing 4 UK gigs this week, starting tonight (Monday 31st October) at The Cooler in Bristol, Wolverhampton Slade Rooms (Tuesday 1st November), Southampton Joiners (Wednesday 2nd November, and the Camden Underworld (Thursday 3rd November).

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Setlist

Devil Ride
Push
Wrecking Ball
Louder Than This
End Of The Samurai
Voice In The Rain
Don't Forget My Name
Spaces In Between
Sleep By The Fire
All Look The Same
Too Much
Walk Alone

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